University College London (UCL)
universityMajor university in central London with multiple campuses and event spaces available for hire; known for its grade II* listed 20 Bedford Way building and extensive facilities for conferences, meetings and exhibitions, supporting around 65,000 students and staff.
Upcoming Events (49)
Ritual Egyptian Pottery Workshop at UCL
Explore how pottery and ritual intersect in ancient Egypt in this hands-on workshop at UCL. Attendees will examine artifacts, learn clay techniques, and discuss daily life and ceremonial practice from the ancient world.
Arts and Sciences Research Gathering - 5 May 2026
An interdisciplinary research gathering at University College London that showcases recent projects from arts and humanities and sciences. Expect short talks, informal poster-style discussions, and networking among researchers across disciplines in a university setting.
Global Education in Non-Formal Settings
This academic session at UCL examines global education and learning in non-formal settings, exploring how community programs, online platforms, and informal networks shape outcomes across regions. Panelists discuss access, assessment, and policy implications for lifelong learning.
Annual Graham Woodgate Lecture on Interdisciplinarity - 5 May 2026
On 5 May 2026 at 5:00 PM, University College London hosts the Annual Graham Woodgate Lecture on Interdisciplinarity. The talk invites scholars from across disciplines to explore how cross-disciplinary methods reshape knowledge, collaboration, and research in the arts and humanities.
The Community Cinema at UCL East Programme - Term 3 2026
University-led cinema series at UCL East from May 6 to June 3, 2026, presenting rotating community screenings in a campus setting. Great for students and locals to enjoy thought-provoking films together.
BA Creative Arts & Humanities Final Year Project Show (May 6-8, 2026)
A multi-disciplinary showcase of final-year work from BA Creative Arts and Humanities at University College London. Over May 6–8, 2026, students present projects across art forms in a campus exhibition setting at UCL, inviting peers, staff, and the public to explore student creativity.
Corruption, Economic Cycles, and Political Accountability in Latin America
An academic lecture at UCL examining how corruption interacts with economic cycles across Latin America and what this means for political accountability. Drawing on recent research and case studies, the talk explores governance challenges and policy implications for reforms and development.
Caribbean Politics: Decolonisation, Republicanism & Reparations
Join a scholarly talk at UCL examining Caribbean politics and the British monarchy, with emphasis on decolonisation, republicanism and reparations. The discussion places colonial legacies within contemporary constitutional debates and explores historical and political implications.
Sidney Seminar: Gen Z Protests and Constitutional Instability in Nepal
A scholarly seminar at UCL examining Gen Z protests and constitutional instability in post-conflict Nepal. The talk analyzes how youth movements interact with constitutional frameworks and transitional justice, offering legal and political insights in a global context.
Objects and Cultures: Re-imagining the Glass-Cabinet View
An academic lecture at UCL IOE examining how artefacts shape our understanding of culture and challenge the traditional 'glass cabinet' view. The talk argues that material objects can rearrange cultural narratives, offering fresh insights into intercultural understanding and display practices.
Book Launch: Trademarks and Free Speech
Join UCL Laws for the book launch of Trademarks and Free Speech, a critical exploration of how trademark rights intersect with free expression. Authors and scholars discuss legal theory, recent cases, and policy implications in a scholarly, university setting.
Fires and Fascism
Fires and Fascism is a lecture at UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies examining the rise of fascist movements, their historical contexts, and their relevance to contemporary politics, with expert discussion and Q&A.
Experiencing the last days of Pompeii through silent cinema - a film screening with live music
Experience a rare silent-era screening of Pompeii with a live musical accompaniment at UCL. This engaging blend of cinema and live score invites you to relive the ancient city on screen within a modern academic setting, offering historical atmosphere, evocative music, and thoughtful visuals.
Digitalised childhood and the Gandhi-Tagore Legacy
Explore how digitalisation reshapes childhood and what Gandhi and Tagore’s legacies imply for education and ethics. This 5:30 pm lecture at UCL’s Institute of Advanced Studies invites scholars to discuss history, philosophy, and the future of learning in a digital age.
Enriched learning environments for bilingual literacy
A scholarly lecture at UCL IOE exploring how enriched learning environments support bilingual language and literacy development. The talk synthesizes current research and classroom strategies to support multilingual learners.
How (not) to Argue Against Meritocracy
An evening lecture at UCL examining the strengths and limits of meritocracy. The talk challenges assumptions about fairness and talent, offering theoretical and practical perspectives on how merit-based systems shape opportunity and policy. Aimed at students and the public, it invites lively debate.
Introduction to Contracts
Join UCL Laws for a two-day introductory session on contracts, exploring formation, terms, breach, and remedies. Led by law faculty, this academic seminar covers core principles and practical implications for students and professionals.
Republics of Knowledge: Nations of the Future in Latin America
This university lecture at UCL examines how Latin America's imagined futures are shaped by knowledge production and political imagination, exploring frameworks of sovereignty, education, and regional institutions.
Reading transition from primary to secondary school
An academic lecture at UCL IOE examining reading development during the transition from primary to secondary school, what current research shows, and practical strategies for teachers and schools.
Improving Interventions for Children's and Young People's Mental Health
An academic conference hosted by UCL examining best practices and new approaches to interventions for children and young people's mental health. Researchers and clinicians present evidence-based strategies, policy implications, and future directions for schools, families, and services.
Book launch: Gender and Digital Media: A Critical Companion
Join the book launch for Gender and Digital Media: A Critical Companion at UCL IOE on May 13, 2026 at 14:00. Scholars will explore gender in digital media and discuss the book's critical readings and implications for media studies in an academic setting.
Cuba: Is this the end?
Lecture titled 'Cuba: Is this the end?' at UCL's Social & Historical Sciences, exploring Cuba's future prospects within a shifting Caribbean political landscape. The talk situates recent developments in a historical context and invites scholarly discussion on Cuba's trajectory.
Imaginative Mobilities in Laferrière’s Novels
An academic lecture examining how Dany Laferrière’s novels imagine mobility, diaspora, and Caribbean urban space, with close readings of Port-au-Prince scenes and discussions of migration, memory, and identity within transatlantic literary networks at UCL.
Community Cinema at UCL East - Gattaca
Join a community cinema night at UCL East for a screening of the sci-fi classic Gattaca. Set in the university's modern venue, this screening invites discussion on genetics, identity, and ethical questions, presented by UCL's creative-cultural industries program.
Disagreeing Well: Reckoning with the British Imperial Past
At University College London, scholars examine how Britain reckons with its imperial past in 2026. The talk surveys memory, accountability, and restitution while probing how education and policy shape contemporary understanding, inviting critical discussion in a public academic setting.
Looking back and moving forward - insurance law in 1826 and now
On May 13, 2026, at 18:00, UCL hosts a history-focused lecture tracing the evolution of insurance law from 1826 to today, linking historical roots to current practice and policy.
Patents and Standards 2026
Two-day conference at UCL Laws on Patents and Standards, May 14–15, 2026. Explore how patent regimes interact with standard-setting, IP policy, and innovation across industry and academia.
Intercultural creativity: multiple selves as the muse
An academic seminar at UCL IOE exploring how intercultural creativity emerges when we view 'multiple selves as the muse.' This talk investigates cross-cultural creativity, identity, and pedagogy, inviting educators and researchers to rethink creative practice.
Justice by Means of Democracy
An academic lecture at UCL examining how democratic processes influence justice and legal accountability. The talk surveys theoretical frameworks and practical implications for governance, rights, and reform, appealing to scholars, students, and policy enthusiasts.
Book Launch: Postcolonial Global Justice
A scholarly book-launch at UCL for Postcolonial Global Justice by Dr. Shuk Ying Chan, featuring a short talk and Q&A in a university setting. An insightful evening exploring postcolonial theory and issues of global justice.
Book launch: Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy
A scholarly book launch at UCL Laws for Impermissible Punishments: How Prison Became a Problem for Democracy. Join researchers for a talk and Q&A examining how incarceration shapes democratic norms and policy.
Children's Moral Education: Lecture
This lecture at UCL IOE examines how children develop moral reasoning and the pedagogical approaches used to support ethical development. It combines education and philosophy perspectives to critique and envision classroom practices that nurture character.
Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices
An interdisciplinary conference at UCL's Institute of Advanced Studies exploring somatic sound practices. It features talks and discussions on embodied listening, movement, and sonic modalities in contemporary culture.
Freedom and Ideological Oppression
This UCL Laws lecture explores the tension between freedom and ideological oppression in modern law and politics. Scholars will outline theoretical frameworks, discuss case studies, and host a Q&A on implications for civil rights and policy.
Contract Drafting Skills Workshop
Lunchtime talk: 200 Years of Student Life in London
Join a lunchtime lecture at UCL (Fitzrovia Chapel) exploring two centuries of student life in London. The talk highlights campuses, student culture, and the city’s changing universities as part of the Student London series.
Authority and Injustice
A UCL Laws lecture examining how authority and injustice shape law and public policy. Scholars analyze power, rights, and accountability, with implications for constitutional design and legal reform.
The State of the United States: Universities and Higher Education
An academic lecture at UCL Laws exploring the current state of United States universities and higher education, focusing on funding, policy changes, and governance. The talk offers legal and policy perspectives from scholars and practitioners, with implications for cross-border education and U.S.–UK relations.
Festival of Research and the Mildner Lecture
Join the Festival of Research at UCL Engineering for the Mildner Lecture, a day of cutting-edge engineering talks and a keynote on campus. The event blends scholarly insight with a festival atmosphere, inviting students and professionals to explore innovative research.
The 2026 Colombian general elections
An in-depth lecture at UCL analyzing the 2026 Colombian general elections, examining candidates, electoral rules, and likely policy shifts. Ideal for students, researchers, and policy enthusiasts seeking context on Latin American politics.
Community Cinema at UCL East – Pride
A Pride-themed film screening at UCL East as part of the Community Cinema series. An inclusive evening celebrating LGBTQ+ storytelling in a university setting, with a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Trade Marks and the Green Economy
A professional lecture at UCL Laws examining how trademark law intersects with the green economy. Explore IP strategies for eco-brands, branding sustainability claims, and regulatory considerations.
Broken, Burnt, Buried: Ritual Lives of Objects in Ancient Egypt
Explore how ritual objects illuminate life, death, and belief in ancient Egypt at UCL's Museums and Collections. The exhibition traces votive offerings, vessels, and other artifacts through hands-on context and expert interpretation, offering fresh perspectives on material culture.
The Land Carries
Explore landscape, memory, and material traces in a major UCL Museums and Collections exhibition. The Land Carries runs from 7 November 2026 to 16 May 2027, presenting works across sculpture, photography, and installation media in the university’s museum spaces.
UCL East Community Cinema Programme - Term 2 2026
A term-long community cinema series at UCL East, running 14 January–25 March, featuring curated screenings for students, staff and the local public. The program gives on-campus access to a rotating slate of films with discussions and guest Q&A sessions.
Wednesdays Pop-Up Displays: Amongst Visions
The Wednesdays Pop-Up Displays program showcases visual art in a rotating, pop-up format at UCL's Museums & Collections. 'Amongst Visions' gathers contemporary works installed across university spaces, running from 14 January to 1 April, inviting students, staff and visitors to experience evolving displays each week.
Saturday Studios in the Culture Lab
Join Saturday Studios at UCL's Culture Lab for a hands-on creative workshop series exploring culture and the creative industries. This weekly program runs from February 7 through November, offering studio-style sessions that blend making, critical discussion, and campus collaboration in a dynamic university setting.
Soundbites and Director's Seminars
A lecture-style seminar series at UCL Bartlett featuring 'soundbite' talks and director-led sessions on design and architectural practice. Runs from 12 February through 26 March, bringing together scholars and practitioners for concise talks and discussions in a scholarly setting.
Two Centuries Here: The UCL200 exhibition
A university-curated exhibition at UCL marking two centuries of the institution (UCL200). Explore historical artifacts, milestones, and scholarly displays spanning 18 Feb–31 Jul.